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    Essay Format Sample

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    Academic papers follow standard formatting guidelines to establish credibility with readers. These include using 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and 1-inch margins. Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence related to the thesis introduced in the first paragraph. Supporting evidence is then provided. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of the main point in a broader context.

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    Academic papers follow standard formatting guidelines to establish credibility with readers. These include using 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and 1-inch margins. Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence related to the thesis introduced in the first paragraph. Supporting evidence is then provided. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of the main point in a broader context.

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    Academic papers follow standard formatting guidelines to establish credibility with readers. These include using 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and 1-inch margins. Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence related to the thesis introduced in the first paragraph. Supporting evidence is then provided. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of the main point in a broader context.

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    Essay Format Sample

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    Academic papers follow standard formatting guidelines to establish credibility with readers. These include using 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and 1-inch margins. Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence related to the thesis introduced in the first paragraph. Supporting evidence is then provided. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of the main point in a broader context.

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    Academic

    Academic Paper
    Paper Essay
    Format Format
    Here is an example of what an academic paper typically looks like. Using standard
    fonts, margins, and indentations helps your paper gain credibility with an academic
    audience; readers who are comfortable with your paper’s format can pay close attention
    to the ideas you’re communicating.

    Papers are typically


    in 12 point Times
    New Roman font
    with double spacing
    and one-inch
    margins all around.

    Write your name,


    Writer’s Name the course, the
    WRIT 1201 instructor’s name,
    Professor’s Name and the date here
    September 20, 2007 (unless your
    instructor says
    Some papers Writing an Organized Paper otherwise).
    include a title that
    suggests the topic. The ability to write a well-organized and insightful paper is very important in order to be

    successful at the University of Minnesota. Most classes require at least one written assignment,

    and professors expect a high level of writing skill. A good paper generally includes a thesis, Academic papers
    often include a
    paragraphs that support it, and a strong conclusion. thesis in the first
    paragraph.
    Every paragraph A good thesis is integral to any academic paper and should work as a general summary of the
    begins with an
    indentation of five argument or main point of the paper. The thesis needs to be clear, and it should outline the main
    spaces (created
    with the “tab” or points to be discussed. Sometimes just making a list of the basic things you plan to write about and
    “return/enter” key).
    then compiling them into a sentence is enough. The rest of the paper should then follow the plan

    laid out by the thesis.


    In general, each
    In order for readers to be able to follow the logic of a paper, each paragraph should be related
    paragraph should
    start with a topic
    to what was introduced in the thesis. A good way to start is by making a topic sentence to begin
    sentence.
    each paragraph. The topic sentence is often an extended or elaborated version of some part of the

    thesis statement. For example, this paper’s thesis mentions “paragraphs that follow [the thesis],”

    and the topic sentence for this paragraph expands on that idea. The rest of a paragraph should
    Note how the
    include evidence to support or explain the topic sentence. ends and
    beginnings of
    Once readers have been led through the paragraphs that support your main point, they will paragraphs work
    to create a
    expect to find a solid conclusion that discusses the significance of what they have just read. If the transition between
    ideas.
    thesis predicts the main point of the paper, then the conclusion emphasizes the importance of your

    main point in some larger context. In the case of this paper, a conclusion might point out that

    following the general guidelines for presenting your ideas in an academic setting allows your

    papers to make an impact on readers. Readers appreciate your presenting a paper in a way that’s

    familiar to them; in turn, they are more likely to be open to your unique perspective.

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